RE: [FT] Quick Q: Class 2 arcs

>In this case, it doesnt create any fractional accounting, and though I
>have to look to be certain, this may be the only weapon it might work
>for.  I don't see the problem here.

In this case no, in others it could. You are correct that other
FB weapons purchase single arcs per MASS not multi arcs.

>huh????????  You gots six fire arcs, and cant fire into the rear-most
>(unless you use the optional rule)  Why not take advantage of the cost
>situation to make better use of your money?

You've only got six arcs if you pay the extra mass for every class 2
mount.
If I have 3 class 2 mounts and pay 2 extra mass thats two 6 arc and one
3 arc.
The extra 1-3 arcs costs one point of MASS, you can't split this MASS
between
mounts as it relates to extra gimbles/traverse gear etc. on the specific
weapon mount. This is the granularity I was referring to.

>Changing the design rule has little overall effect.  It doesnt apply in
>general to most weapons.  It not like a proposal that adds another 250
>die rolls and a set of charts to the game.

In this case I agree, the effect is normalised and minimal. However its
still an exception and will break various design programs if you were to
reverse engineer the designs using it. You have to remember its in
effect and
all to save 1 MASS point. This is maximising your assets with extreme
predjudice. Does that matter, probably not.

-= tim jones =-